Newbys Creek walk and caves
Coorabakh National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Newbys Creek walk and caves.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.1km return
Time
10 - 20min
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough unformed track
Getting there and parking
Newbys Creek walk and cave is in the southern precinct of Coorabakh National Park. To get there:
- From Coopernook and Moorland, take Forest Drive Road north.
- Travel through Coopernook State Forest and follow signs to Coorabakh National Park
- Turn left at Newbys Creek Road, and follow signs to Newbys Creek.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Newbys Creek walk and cave can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available on Newbys Creek Road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Coorabakh National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Several endangered plants flower in the park, creating beautiful displays of wildflowers near lookouts and along roadsides.
Summer
A perfect escape from the summer heat can be found in the subtropical rainforest around Starrs Creek, with its elevated boardwalk, and along the slightly more adventurous path to the cave at Newbys Creek.
Winter
Low rainfall and reasonable temperatures make winter a great time to take advantage of the several stunning lookouts around the park.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17.2°C and 28.6°C
Highest recorded
45.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.5°C and 12.8°C
Lowest recorded
-5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
280.2mm
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Taree office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6552 4097
- npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 78 Hargreaves Drive, Taree NSW 2430
Park info
- in Coorabakh National Park in the North Coast region
Coorabakh National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.